Product Description

2GB USB 2.0 Hi-Speed DataTraveler 100

Product Details

• Brand: Kingston
• Model: DT100/2GB
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: .63" h x 3.75" w x 5.75" l, .3 pounds
• Hard Disk: 2GB

Features

• Operating System - Windows Vista, Windows XP (SP1, SP2), Windows 2000 (SP4), Mac OS 10.3.x, Linux 2.6 and above
• Dimensions - 2.35 x 0.88 x 0.37 (59.7mm x 22.3mm x 9.5mm)
• Weight - 0.48 ounces (12 grams)

Amazon.com Product Description
Built with simplicity in mind, the DataTraveler 100 contains up to 2 GB of storage and was designed to high-speed USB 2.0 specifications. Simply plug into a USB port and you're ready to go. Sleek and capless, the DataTraveler 100 holds all your documents in a convenient device that is no bigger than a pocketknife. The USB connector is housed inside the sleek case, so you don't have to worry about losing a cap. With up to 2 GB of storage, you'll have plenty of room for all your digital files, from term papers to images to spreadsheets, and other important documents. Backed by a 5-year warranty, DataTraveler 100 is a reliable solution for carrying digital files with you anywhere you go. This pocket-size flash drive measures 59.7 by 22.3 by 9.5 millimeters (LxWxH).

Customer Reviews

Inexpensive Flash Drive - simple and easy to use
I bought this 2GB Kingston drive on 11/15/07 at my local electronic store for less than 20 bucks. This drive is simple, it has a retractable USB port to protect from dust; and no more looking around for lost caps that most flash drives tend to have. At 2GB, the actual usable space is about 1.9GB. Speed is pretty mediocre - I was able to move a 128MB file from my harddrive to the flash drive in about 32sec (4MB/sec transfer rate). Moving that same file from the flash drive to the hard drive takes about 8 seconds (16MB/sec). Both upload and download rate is slower than some benchmarks that I've seen on the web. However, it is acceptable to me, especially for the cost.

The other notable point about this drive is that it has *NO* software in it. So just plug and play. No annoying U3 software that people frequently complain about on other drives. If there is one big gripe that I do not like, it is that the drive is black in color. In the beginning, I didn't think it was a big deal, but after using it awhile, I'm starting to regret it because it blends so well with the background on my desk, making it difficult for me to grab it without looking. I would have prefer a red-color flash-drive next time so it can stand out a little more. Overall a simple functional drive and a great bargain.

Very cheap but very light but very cheap
Quite simply if you are looking to spend on a mid-range USB flash memory stick which you can quickly pull out from time to time from a computer bag pocket then this is where it is at. This Kingston flash memory stick is fast, holds 2 GB and comes at a very nice price. It is also very small, maybe one of the smallest sticks on the market. However it is delicate and doesn't come with a cap.

If you want a pro-stick and are willing to shell out two to three times the price, then go elsewhere. If you want a stick that will constantly go around with you in your pocket, go elsewhere for something tougher. If you just need a stick that you will use from time to time and can put away in your computer bag, then this is exactly what you want. Great price for the storage capacity and speed, but very light and not for constant use or pocket travel because it lacks physical integrity.

Pros
- Cheap
- Small
- Light
- Fast
- 2 GB
- Kingston

Cons
- Delicate
- No cap
- Almost all plastic except for the connection

Kingston Hi-Speed Data Traveller 2GB USB Flash Memory
Product is ok. $$$ for flash is dropping fast. Look to pay no more than $5/GB for 1-2 gigs; $4/GB for 4-8 gigs... Make sure it has a High Speed USB connection (i.e. USB 2.0). Make sure you get a secure memory stick if you plan on keeping confidential information or sensitive material. Also try to find the specs at which it reads and writes, this is where this lacks a little. Lexar Lightning Jump Drive has both security software and can read at 24MB/sec and write at 18MB/sec... but costs a bit more ($6/GB for 1-2 gigs and $5/GB for 4 gigs).